One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and the only south-facing (Dakshinamurti) Jyotirlinga. The lingam is svayambhu (self-manifested). Famous for the Bhasma Aarti at 4 AM where the deity is anointed with sacred ash.
Ancient temple mentioned in Puranic texts. Ujjain (ancient Avantika) was one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. The temple was destroyed by invaders and rebuilt in its current form in the 18th century by the Marathas.
Five-level temple structure with the lingam on the lowest level. Maratha-era architecture with the sanctum below ground level. The compound includes temples to Ganesh, Parvati, and Kartikeya.
Jyotirlinga #3
Only south-facing Jyotirlinga
Bhasma Aarti at 4 AM
Svayambhu lingam
Below ground-level sanctum
Bhasma Aarti (daily at 4 AM)
Maha Shivaratri
Simhastha Kumbh Mela (every 12 years)
Open from 4 AM for Bhasma Aarti. Pre-registration required for Bhasma Aarti. Located in central Ujjain. Simhastha Kumbh Mela is a major event.
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